{"feed":{"entry":[{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-and-ditidaht-first-nation-restore-three-sockeye-salmon-streams-in-pacific-rim-national-park-reserve.html","teaser":"Government of Canada and Ditidaht First Nation restore three sockeye salmon streams in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T15:11:08-05:00","title":"Government of Canada and Ditidaht First Nation restore three sockeye salmon streams in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2020/12/ditidaht-first-nation-and-parks-canada--restoration-of-cheewaht-lake-salmon-stream.html","teaser":"Ditidaht First Nation and Parks Canada Restoration of Cheewaht Lake salmon streams.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T14:00:01-05:00","title":"Ditidaht First Nation and Parks Canada - Restoration of Cheewaht Lake salmon stream"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-and-province-of-newfoundland-and-labrador-fund-projects-to-improve-quality-and-productivity-in-the-fish-and-seafood-sector.html","teaser":"Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to announce funding support to the provincial harvesting, processing, and aquaculture sectors through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:28:16-05:00","title":"Government of Canada and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador fund projects to improve quality and productivity in the fish and seafood sector"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-and-province-of-newfoundland-and-labrador-invest-in-technology-to-improve-quality-and-productivity-in-the-provinces-fish-and-s.html","teaser":"Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of so many coastal communities and a driving force in our national economy. At the same time, the seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, consumers are increasingly emphasizing sustainability and quality. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador today is making strategic investments through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund. These funds will help the industry innovate, invest in new technology, and collaborate with scientists, marketers, and other institutions in order to maximize the value of their product.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:28:06-05:00","title":"Government of Canada and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador invest in technology to improve quality and productivity in the province’s fish and seafood sector"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2020/12/fednor-announcement-to-support-entrepreneurs-businesses-and-regional-recovery-efforts-in-greater-sudbury.html","teaser":"Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, will make a virtual FedNor announcement on Thursday, December 17, 2020, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor. The announcement will support jobs, growth and recovery efforts throughout Greater Sudbury.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:21:58-05:00","title":"FedNor announcement to support entrepreneurs, businesses and regional recovery efforts in Greater Sudbury"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-solar-projects-in-two-saskatchewan-first-nation-communities.html","teaser":"Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced approximately $948,000 in funding from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support the Cowessess First Nation’s and the Muskoday First Nation’s solar-power projects.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:14:58-05:00","title":"Government of Canada announces support for solar projects in two Saskatchewan First Nation communities"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2020/12/federal-and-provincial-investments-support-exporters-across-atlantic-canada.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces today announced a total investment of more than $4.8 million in 14 new projects to help Atlantic Canadian exporters increase production, create jobs, regain markets and return to a healthier, safer and more prosperous future. The projects support the development of tools and resources to help Atlantic Canadian exporters find new ways of marketing and selling their products to buyers and consumers around the world. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:00:37-05:00","title":"Federal and provincial investments support exporters across Atlantic Canada"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2020/12/the-impacts-of-a-changing-climate-canadas-top-ten-weather-stories-of-2020.html","teaser":"Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Senior Climatologist, David Phillips, and Physical Science Specialist, Chantal McCartin, today presented the 25th annual edition of Canada’s Top Ten Weather Stories.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:00:35-05:00","title":"The impacts of a changing climate: Canada’s Top Ten Weather Stories of 2020 "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2020/12/federal-and-provincial-trade-investments-helping-exporters-regain-markets.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces today announced a total investment of more than $4.8 million in 14 new projects to help Atlantic Canadian exporters increase production, create jobs, regain markets and return to a healthier, safer and more prosperous future. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:00:20-05:00","title":"Federal and provincial trade investments helping exporters regain markets"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/12/workforce-development-agreements-wdas---alberta.html","teaser":"As the Canadian economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19, workers are facing new challenges. Alberta residents and all Canadians need access to training and employment supports to develop new skills and find good jobs. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T12:59:05-05:00","title":"Helping Albertans develop the skills they need to find good jobs"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/12/csj0.html","teaser":"The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young Canadians who are trying to find work. Employers also face challenges when recruiting and hiring workers while adapting to the realities of the pandemic. That’s why the Government of Canada continues to take action to provide good job opportunities for youth and to support employers across Canada","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T12:03:54-05:00","title":"Canada Summer Jobs 2021 Employer Application Process Launches Next Week"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/12/csj.html","teaser":"Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people—particularly those facing barriers to employment—get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market. CSJ is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T12:00:56-05:00","title":"Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2021"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/national-film-board/news/2020/12/two-nfb-co-productions-in-competition-at-the-2021-clermont-ferrand-international-short-film-festival-world-premiere-of-affairs-of-the-art-by-joanna.html","teaser":"Two National Film Board of Canada (NFB) co-productions directed by unique auteur animators will be screening in the competition at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival: Affairs of the Art by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills, and HIDE by Daniel Gray. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T11:52:25-05:00","title":"Two NFB co-productions in competition at the 2021 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. World premiere of Affairs of the Art by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills, and European premiere of HIDE by Daniel Gray."},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-and-province-of-ontario-invest-10-million-to-establish-north-americas-first-cobalt-refinery-in-northern-ontario.html","teaser":"Today, Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment of $5 million to accelerate domestic production of battery-grade cobalt sulfate, a required element needed to produce long-range electric vehicles (EVs). To support this priority project, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, announced a matching contribution of $5 million from the Province of Ontario.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T11:39:50-05:00","title":"Government of Canada and Province of Ontario invest $10 Million to establish North America’s first cobalt refinery in Northern Ontario"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2020/12/minister-oregan-launches-hydrogen-strategy-for-canada.html","teaser":"Today, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, launched the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada, an ambitious framework that seeks to position Canada as a global hydrogen leader, cementing this low-carbon and zero-emission fuel technology as a key part of our path to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T11:33:04-05:00","title":"Minister O’Regan Launches Hydrogen Strategy for Canada"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2020/12/parks-canadas-new-artifact-collection-storage-facility.html","teaser":"Parks Canada’s New Artifact Collection Storage Facility.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T11:11:05-05:00","title":"Parks Canada’s New Artifact Collection Storage Facility"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-awards-contract-to-build-parks-canadas-artifact-collection-facility.html","teaser":"New facility will ensure 25 million archaeological and historical objects are safeguarded for future generations.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T11:10:45-05:00","title":"Government of Canada awards contract to build Parks Canada’s artifact collection facility"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2020/12/death-of-an-inmate-from-stony-mountain-institution.html","teaser":"On December 15, 2020, Melvis Owen, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T10:36:57-05:00","title":"Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/12/a-canadian-astronaut-will-fly-to-the-moon.html","teaser":"The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced that the Canadian Space Agency and NASA have signed the Gateway Treaty, a historic agreement that confirms Canada's participation in the next major international collaboration in space exploration, the planned Lunar Gateway space station.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T10:17:16-05:00","title":"A Canadian astronaut will fly to the Moon "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2020/12/death-of-an-inmate-from-dorchester-penitentiary.html","teaser":"On December 12, 2020, Terrance Naugle, an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T10:07:44-05:00","title":"Death of an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2020/12/turning-seaweed-into-profits.html","teaser":"Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs must take advantage of emerging opportunities to compete globally and create good jobs in the region. That is why the Government of Canada is helping innovative start-up company SeaChange Biochemistry Inc. commercialize its sustainably sourced chemicals from seaweed.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T10:07:43-05:00","title":"Turning seaweed into profits"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/12/minister-garneau-clears-santa-for-take-off-in-canadian-airspace.html","teaser":"Transport Canada is pleased to announce that the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, has cleared Santa for take-off in Canadian airspace this Christmas season.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T10:01:32-05:00","title":"Minister Garneau clears Santa for take-off in Canadian airspace "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-officials-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-on-the-roll-out-of-covid-19-vaccines1.html","teaser":"Government of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T15:00:00-05:00","title":"Government of Canada officials to hold a  technical briefing on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/12/joint-statement-from-the-co-chairs-of-the-special-advisory-committee-on-the-epidemic-of-opioid-overdoses--latest-national-data-on-the-overdose-crisis.html","teaser":"Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses—Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer and Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer of Health—issued the following statement on the release of updated data on opioid-related harms in Canada , covering the period of January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020. For the first time, data on harms related to stimulant use (e.g., cocaine and methamphetamine) are also being reported.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T14:47:49-05:00","title":"Joint Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses – Latest National Data on the Overdose Crisis"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2020/12/national-research-council-of-canada-partners-with-simon-fraser-university-to-collaborate-on-artificial-intelligence-research-and-training.html","teaser":"The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU) to establish a West Coast collaboration to increase capacity in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science research and training in Canada.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T09:05:38-05:00","title":"National Research Council of Canada partners with Simon Fraser University to collaborate on artificial intelligence research and training"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2020/12/invitation-to-media--elisabeth-briere-parliamentary-secretary-to-minister-melanie-joly-to-announce-investment-supporting-sustainable-growth-of-wood.html","teaser":"Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will announce Government of Canada financial support for Automatech Robotik, an innovative business in the RCM of Lotbinière.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:55:57-05:00","title":"Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Mélanie Joly, to announce investment supporting sustainable growth of wood manufacturers"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/canada-and-ontario-invest-in-green-infrastructure-to-improve-wastewater-management-and-protect-the-atikokan-river.html","teaser":"The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Investments in Ontario’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:45:03-05:00","title":"Canada and Ontario invest in green infrastructure to improve wastewater management and protect the Atikokan River "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/media-advisory--wainfleet-ontario.html","teaser":"Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure funding announcement with Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, both on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Sam Oosterhoff, Member of Provincial Parliament for Niagara West, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Kevin Gibson, Mayor of Wainfleet.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:30:54-05:00","title":"Media Advisory - Wainfleet, Ontario"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/research-chairs/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-makes-largest-investment-in-canada-research-chairs-program-and-celebrates-20th-anniversary.html","teaser":"The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing approximately $195 million to support 259 new and renewed  Canada Research Chairs at 47 institutions across Canada.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T13:00:35-05:00","title":"Government of Canada makes largest investment in Canada Research Chairs Program and celebrates 20th anniversary"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-renews-support-to-increase-access-to-winter-activities-and-sports.html","teaser":"The maintenance of cross-country ski, snowmobile and quad trails, supported in part by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will enable winter activity and sports enthusiasts to enjoy this season and winters in years to come.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T12:55:00-05:00","title":"Government of Canada renews support to increase access to winter activities and sports"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/media-advisory--vancouver-british-columbia.html","teaser":"Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; His Worship Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of the City of Vancouver; the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre; and Garth Frizzell, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T12:00:27-05:00","title":"Media Advisory - Vancouver, British Columbia"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-supporting-manitoba-farmers-to-develop-and-implement-solutions-to-combat-climate-change.html","teaser":"Canadian farmers are leaders in climate-smart agriculture, finding new approaches to sustainably feed Canada and the world. The Government of Canada is continuing to support their efforts by bringing together farmers, scientists, and other partners to ensure they have the tools they need to protect the environment and grow their businesses. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T11:48:05-05:00","title":"Government of Canada supporting Manitoba farmers to develop and implement solutions to combat climate change"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/12/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-december-16-2020.html","teaser":"On December 16, 2020, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T11:40:30-05:00","title":"Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on December 16, 2020"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/canada-and-fcm-invest-in-green-projects-in-four-new-brunswick-communities.html","teaser":"Canadians have learned the importance of forward planning and of sustained, collective action in this extraordinary pandemic year. COVID-19 will one day pass, but climate change will persist. The infrastructure decisions we make today will provide cleaner, healthier communities using innovative solutions to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency, and create sustainable economic growth.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T11:15:49-05:00","title":"Canada and FCM invest in green projects in four New Brunswick communities"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2020/12/green-product-business-attitude-to-be-able-to-increase-production-and-expand-sherbrooke-warehouse.html","teaser":"Government of Canada financial support will enable the business to enhance its productivity and create 25 jobs.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T10:29:00-05:00","title":"Green product business ATTITUDE to be able to increase production and expand Sherbrooke warehouse"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2020/12/minister-ng-to-meet-virtually-with-quebec-women-entrepreneurs-to-discuss-the-importance-of-womens-economic-empowerment.html","teaser":"The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy, will join a dozen women entrepreneurs from Laval for a roundtable discussion on advancing women’s economic empowerment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Ng will highlight the government’s commitment to helping women grow their businesses and access new markets through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a nearly $5-billion initiative that provides women with access to financing, networks and expertise.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T10:06:24-05:00","title":"Minister Ng to meet virtually with Quebec women entrepreneurs to discuss the importance of women’s economic empowerment"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/12/remarks-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-on-covid-19-december-15-2020.html","teaser":"Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, December 15, 2020","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T09:09:37-05:00","title":"Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, December 15, 2020"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2020/12/feddev-ontario-announces-support-for-women-in-advanced-manufacturing-and-digital-technology.html","teaser":"Women-led organizations often face unique challenges, which have been amplified by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our economy. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the full and equal participation of women in our economy, and facilitating a feminist recovery, which is vital to Canada’s long-term economic growth.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T09:04:55-05:00","title":"FedDev Ontario announces support for women in advanced manufacturing and digital technology"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2020/12/ottawa-and-regional-municipality-of-york-investments-will-bring-high-speed-internet-to-georgina-island-and-udora.html","teaser":"Ontarians know that high-speed Internet access is no longer a luxury; it is essential for everyone, including those living in rural and remote regions.","publishedDate":"2020-12-16T08:06:02-05:00","title":"Ottawa and Regional Municipality of York investments will bring high-speed Internet to Georgina Island and Udora"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/media-advisory---mount-moriah-newfoundland-and-labrador.html","teaser":"Members of the media are invited to an important virtual announcement regarding green infrastructure with Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna; and the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for Newfoundland and Labrador.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T16:56:24-05:00","title":"Media Advisory - Mount Moriah,  Newfoundland and Labrador"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-supports-living-labs-eastern-prairies.html","teaser":"The Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will make a virtual announcement of support to on-farm research activities to develop and implement new technologies and best practices for environmental management.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T16:42:07-05:00","title":"Government of Canada supports Living Labs Eastern Prairies"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2020/12/death-of-an-inmate-from-bowden-institution.html","teaser":"On December 12, 2020, Clement Robinson, an inmate from Bowden Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T16:36:02-05:00","title":"Death of an inmate from Bowden Institution"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-invests-in-63-organizations-to-prevent-human-trafficking-and-to-support-survivors.html","teaser":"Human trafficking is an unconscionable crime that impacts the most vulnerable in Canada and around the world. The pandemic has made it even more difficult to keep vulnerable populations safe, and help victims escape situations of human trafficking and access the supports they need. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T15:56:58-05:00","title":"Government of Canada invests in 63 organizations to prevent human trafficking and to support survivors "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2020/12/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-to-make-major-announcement-in-support-of-northern-ontarios-mining-industry.html","teaser":"Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, will be joined by the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, for a strategic announcement to accelerate growth and reduce Canada’s import dependency. The announcement will also support clean-tech, community development, business growth and the creation of good paying jobs for Canadians.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T13:41:21-05:00","title":"Governments of Canada and Ontario to make major announcement in support of Northern Ontario’s mining industry"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2020/12/minister-oregan-to-make-a-virtual-hydrogen-announcement.html","teaser":"The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, accompanied by the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an important virtual announcement regarding hydrogen and Canada’s energy future. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T13:06:33-05:00","title":"Minister O’Regan to Make a Virtual Hydrogen Announcement"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-invests-in-research-to-understand-the-effects-of-oil-on-pacific-salmon.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada is committed to protecting our aquatic ecosystems. We are developing new partnerships and investing in research that is improving our knowledge and generating new technologies to mitigate and prevent marine incidents, such as oil spills. Specifically, we are investing in research to understand the threat of diluted bitumen exposure to the health of salmon, which helps us better prepare and protect our ecosystems on the West Coast.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T13:00:02-05:00","title":"Government of Canada invests in research to understand the effects of oil on Pacific salmon"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/12/workforce-development-agreements-wdas---nova-scotia.html","teaser":"As Canada faces the economic impacts of COVID-19, workers are dealing with new challenges. Nova Scotians and all Canadians need access to training and employment supports to develop new skills and find good jobs. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T12:29:46-05:00","title":"Helping Nova Scotians develop the skills they need to find good jobs"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/national-film-board/news/2020/12/even-more-films-to-watch-free-online-this-holiday-season-at-nfbca-discover-holiday-classics-and-new-releases-including-films-from-the-beyond-the-cu.html","teaser":"The holiday feast is overflowing right now on NFB.ca, and there’s no shortage of goodies! Once again this year, Ho Ho Holidays serves up a fun mix of popular classics and new titles for all ages. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T12:26:53-05:00","title":"Even more films to watch free online this holiday season at NFB.ca. Discover holiday classics and new releases, including films from the Beyond the Curve creative lab and The Future of Food."},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-supports-saskatchewan-innovation-hub.html","teaser":"The government of Canada announces $2,080,000 in funding for Co.Labs to expand capacity of their digital technology accelerator and incubator programming.  ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T12:00:06-05:00","title":"Government of Canada supports Saskatchewan innovation hub"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2020/12/canada-to-receive-early-access-to-moderna-covid-19-vaccine.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to ensure that Canadians have access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, as soon as possible.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T12:00:06-05:00","title":"Canada to receive early access to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2020/12/canadas-top-10-weather-stories-of-2020.html","teaser":"Media representatives are advised that Senior Climatologist, David Phillips and Physical Science Specialist, Chantal McCartin will present Environment and Climate Change Canada’s list of Canada’s Top 10 Weather Stories for 2020.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T11:29:53-05:00","title":"Canada's Top 10 Weather Stories of 2020 "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2020/12/new-investments-to-continue-to-work-to-end-the-tragedy-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-and-2slgbtqqia-people.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada, in collaboration with partners across the country, is continuing the critical work to end violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T11:28:39-05:00","title":"New Investments to Continue to Work to End the Tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-announces-contribution-to-next-generation-robotic-warehouse-solution.html","teaser":"Canada is a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, and we are quickly charting the course in commercializing new technologies in this pivotal and fast-emerging market. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovative companies that are creating highly skilled jobs and developing new technology for the digital economy of the future.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T11:00:13-05:00","title":"Government of Canada announces contribution to next-generation robotic warehouse solution"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2020/12/statement-by-minister-bennett-on-the-5th-anniversary-of-the-truth-and-reconciliation-report.html","teaser":"The fifth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report comes at a time that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour victims and families may act as an unwelcome reminder to those who have suffered hardships through generations of government policies that were harmful to Indigenous peoples.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T10:41:24-05:00","title":"Statement by Minister Bennett on the 5th Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Report  "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2020/12/feddev-ontario-to-announce-support-for-women-in-advanced-manufacturing-and-technology.html","teaser":"The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for HamiltonWest–Ancaster–Dundas, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, will make an important virtual announcement in Hamilton. Minister Tassi will be joined by Bob Bratina, Member of Parliament for Hamilton East–Stoney Creek.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T09:00:54-05:00","title":"FedDev Ontario to announce support for women in advanced manufacturing and technology"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2020/12/covid-19-government-of-canada-provides-additional-relief-to-the-broadcasting-sector.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada continues to support industry hit hard by the pandemic","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T14:00:00-05:00","title":"COVID-19: Government of Canada Provides Additional Relief to the Broadcasting Sector"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/12/expanding-tax-support-for-business-investment-in-zero-emission-vehicles.html","teaser":"Expanding Tax Support for Business Investment in Zero-Emission Vehicles","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T13:24:15-05:00","title":"Expanding Tax Support for Business Investment in Zero-Emission Vehicles"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/12/government-publishes-draft-legislative-proposals-expanding-support-to-businesses-using-zero-emission-vehicles.html","teaser":"To help Canadian businesses upgrade to low-carbon alternatives and keep Canadian industries competitive, the Prime Minister announced on March 2, 2020, the government’s intention to provide a full tax write-off for business investments in zero-emission automotive equipment and vehicles. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T13:10:32-05:00","title":"Government Publishes Draft Legislative Proposals Expanding Support to Businesses Using Zero-Emission Vehicles"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/canada-and-ontario-invest-in-green-infrastructure-to-support-residents-of-pays-plat-first-nation-and-biigtigong-nishnaabeg-first-nation.html","teaser":"The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Investments in Ontario’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time provides an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T11:45:34-05:00","title":"Canada and Ontario invest in green infrastructure to support residents of Pays Plat First Nation and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-invests-in-promising-treatment-that-could-fight-covid-19.html","teaser":"Canadian scientists, businesses and manufacturers are finding new ways to fight COVID-19 and save lives. The Government of Canada is investing in projects that will support Canada in the global race to find treatments for COVID-19 while building domestic capabilities to fight future pandemics.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T11:05:19-05:00","title":"Government of Canada invests in promising treatment that could fight COVID-19"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/canada-and-prince-edward-island-invest-in-school-infrastructure-to-respond-to-covid-19.html","teaser":"The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. That is why both governments are taking decisive action to help families, businesses and communities as they adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and support the creation of good, middle class jobs.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T11:00:06-05:00","title":"Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in school infrastructure to respond to COVID-19"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2020/12/introducing-a-simplified-process-for-claiming-the-home-office-expenses-for-canadians-working-from-home-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.html","teaser":"This year has been filled with unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T10:35:00-05:00","title":"Introducing a simplified process for claiming the home office expenses for Canadians working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2020/12/simplifying-the-process-for-claiming-a-deduction-for-home-office-expenses-for-employees-working-from-home-due-to-covid-19.html","teaser":"As a result of the unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19, many people have been working at home and using their kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms as their work space. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T10:35:00-05:00","title":"Simplifying the process for claiming a deduction for home office expenses for employees working from home due to COVID-19"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2020/12/consultation-on-the-simplification-of-form-t2200-declaration-of-conditions-of-employment-as-a-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.html","teaser":"The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many Canadian employees working from home to help minimize the spread of the virus, raising questions about how salaried and commissioned employees affected by the new realities can claim work-space-in-the-home and supplies expenses, on their 2020 T1 Individual Income Tax and Benefit Return. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T10:35:00-05:00","title":"Consultation on the simplification of Form T2200, Declaration of Conditions of Employment, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2020/12/employer-provided-benefits-and-allowances-cra-and-covid-19.html","teaser":"In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognizes that for many employers and employees, there have been changes in the way that work is being conducted.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T10:35:00-05:00","title":"Employer-provided benefits and allowances: CRA and COVID-19"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2020/12/governments-improve-food-safety-in-ontarios-licensed-meat-plants-investment-will-protect-and-enhance-animal-welfare-biosecurity-and-food-supply-chain.html","teaser":"The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.8 million to improve food safety, animal welfare and biosecurity at provincial abattoirs. Nearly 50 projects are being supported to help modernize meat plants and ensure they continue to produce high-quality, Ontario meat products. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-22T09:11:57-05:00","title":"Governments Improve Food Safety in Ontario’s Licensed Meat Plants  "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/media-advisory--dieppe-new-brunswick.html","teaser":"Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure funding announcement for four green projects in New Brunswick communities, with the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resources, and on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T10:00:03-05:00","title":"Media Advisory - Dieppe, New Brunswick"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2020/12/invitation-to-media--government-of-canada-to-announce-renewed-support-to-maintain-cross-country-skiing-snowmobiling-and-quad-trails.html","teaser":"The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, will announce the renewal of the Winter Tourism Initiative.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T10:00:00-05:00","title":"Invitation to media – Government of Canada to announce renewed support to maintain cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trails"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2020/12/over-2-million-invested-in-microbrasserie-le-bockale.html","teaser":"Drummondville Business Receives Investments from Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ Centre-du-Québec, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation, Investissement Québec and Desjardins Entreprises Centre-du-Québec","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T09:58:00-05:00","title":"Over $2 Million Invested in Microbrasserie Le BockAle"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-releases-the-latest-results-of-the-canadian-health-measures-survey-the-survey-helps-inform-federal-actions-to-protect-canadian.html","teaser":"This week, Health Canada and Statistics Canada released new results from the biomonitoring component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). The biomonitoring component of the CHMS collects meaningful data that informs evidence-based decisions to protect the health and safety of Canadians.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T09:20:06-05:00","title":"Government of Canada releases the latest results of the Canadian Health Measures Survey"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2020/12/backgrounder-release-of-the-report-on-human-biomonitoring-of-environmental-chemicals-in-pooled-samples---results-of-the-canadian-health-measures-su.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada is releasing new data from the national biomonitoring program with results from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS).","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T09:12:46-05:00","title":"Backgrounder: Release of the Report on Human Biomonitoring of Environmental Chemicals in Pooled Samples - Results of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS)"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2020/12/minister-bains-to-make-a-major-announcement-on-the-future-of-canadian-space-exploration.html","teaser":"On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make a major announcement related to Canada’s future in space exploration.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T09:00:00-05:00","title":"Minister Bains to make a major announcement on the future of Canadian space exploration"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2020/12/one-canadian-military-member-missing-from-hmcs-winnipeg.html","teaser":"One member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) went missing on Monday, December 14, 2020, while deployed in Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg.","publishedDate":"2020-12-15T03:07:56-05:00","title":"One Canadian military member missing from HMCS Winnipeg"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/canada-and-fcm-support-first-three-stage-wastewater-treatment-plant-in-the-capital-regional-district.html","teaser":"Canadians have learned the importance of forward planning, and collective action in this extraordinary pandemic year. COVID-19 will one day pass, but climate change will persist. Investing in innovative solutions to reduce pollution and improve energy efficiency is key to creating cleaner, healthier communities, and sustainable economic growth.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T15:48:49-05:00","title":"Canada and FCM support first three-stage wastewater treatment plant in the Capital Regional District"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/media-advisory---charlottetown-prince-edward-island.html","teaser":"Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown; the Honourable Stephen Myers, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy; and Marilyn MacLean, Principal at West Royalty Elementary School.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T14:57:30-05:00","title":"Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2020/12/information-about-covid-19-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html","teaser":"Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that there are 24 inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, medium security unit, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. To date, there are no active cases of COVID-19 among people who work at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T14:38:13-05:00","title":"Information about COVID-19 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2020/12/alexandra-bridge-closed-to-vehicular-traffic.html","teaser":"Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic so the work related to the structural steel replacement on the bridge can continue. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T13:59:47-05:00","title":"Alexandra Bridge closed to vehicular traffic"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/media-advisory--pays-plat-ontario.html","teaser":"Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure funding announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Dave Smith, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Indigenous Affairs and Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; David Peter Mushquash, Chief of the Pays Plat First Nation; and Duncan Michano, Chief of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T13:50:28-05:00","title":"Media Advisory - Pays Plat, Ontario"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2020/12/minister-oregan-launches-canadas-plan-to-plant-two-billion-trees.html","teaser":"Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, launched the Government of Canada’s plan to plant two billion trees over 10 years, with an investment of $3.16 billion. Meeting this commitment will help Canada address climate change by reducing carbon pollution and is a key part of Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T13:33:33-05:00","title":"Minister O’Regan Launches Canada’s Plan to Plant Two Billion Trees"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2020/12/parliamentary-secretary-ehsassi-to-announce-investment-in-canadas-robotics-and-ai-research-and-development-sector.html","teaser":"Ali Ehsassi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Innovation and Industry), along with the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, will announce an important investment in a Calgary-based robotics supply-chain company on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T12:56:59-05:00","title":"Parliamentary Secretary Ehsassi to announce investment in Canada’s robotics and AI research and development sector"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/canada-and-quebec-support-development-of-the-highway-system-in-the-basse-cote-nord-regioneast-of-nitassinan.html","teaser":"Strategically investing in infrastructure projects that meet the specific needs of northern and Indigenous communities is key to building stronger and more inclusive communities, while promoting job creation and economic growth in the northern region. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T12:46:10-05:00","title":"Canada and Quebec Support Development of the Highway System  in the Basse-Côte-Nord Region/East of Nitassinan  "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-provides-support-for-technology-innovators-in-saskatchewan.html","teaser":"Support for technology innovators and business development in Saskatchewan","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T12:01:24-05:00","title":"Government of Canada provides support for technology innovators in Saskatchewan"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2020/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-quebec.html","teaser":"The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T11:59:42-05:00","title":"Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Québec"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2020/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-manitoba.html","teaser":"The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T11:59:30-05:00","title":"Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Manitoba"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2020/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html","teaser":"The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T11:59:23-05:00","title":"Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of British Columbia"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2020/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-alberta.html","teaser":"The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T11:59:15-05:00","title":"Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Alberta"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/canada-announces-additional-support-for-equitable-access-to-covid-19-tests-treatments-and-vaccines.html","teaser":"The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound global impact, with its wide-reaching effects amplified for vulnerable populations both in Canada and around the world. This virus will not be fully eradicated until it’s eradicated everywhere. That is why Canada is committed to a robust global effort to end the pandemic and address its devastating health, social, economic and security impacts. Canada continues to do its part to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T11:00:17-05:00","title":"Canada announces additional support for equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/canadas-investments-to-support-equitable-access-to-covid-19-tests-treatments-and-vaccines.html","teaser":"Since February 2020, the Government of Canada has announced that it will commit nearly $1.6 billion to the global response to COVID-19. This includes more than $865 million in funding for the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator to support equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T11:00:10-05:00","title":"Canada’s investments to support equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2020/11/ministers-advisory-council-on-impact-assessment-established.html","teaser":"Today the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, establishes the Minister's Advisory Council on impact assessment. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T14:16:10-05:00","title":"Minister's Advisory Council on Impact Assessment Established"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/ottawa-to-purchase-new-electric-buses.html","teaser":"The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing in affordable and sustainable public transit that helps Canadians and their families travel to and from their destinations safely and efficiently.  ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T13:30:49-05:00","title":"Ottawa to purchase new electric buses "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/12/statement-from-minister-mendicino-on-the-70th-anniversary-of-the-unhcr.html","teaser":"Ottawa, December 14, 2020—The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Year after year, refugees continue to flee their homes, loved ones, and most cherished possessions, bravely setting out in search of a new peace and a better life. The office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created in 1950 to provide a voice at the United Nations to advocate on behalf of refugees.”","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T13:30:00-05:00","title":"Statement from Minister Mendicino on the 70th Anniversary of the UNHCR"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/12/minister-mendicino-announces-increased-flexibility-in-rural-and-northern-immigration-pilot-and-welcomes-practical-nurses.html","teaser":"Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced changes to make the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) more flexible for applicants and welcomed the first two practical nurses under the Pilot to Sault St. Marie. ","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T12:00:00-05:00","title":"Minister Mendicino announces increased flexibility in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and welcomes practical nurses"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-supports-metepenagiag-first-nation-in-the-future-development-of-a-commercial-site-in-moncton.html","teaser":"Today, the Government of Canada announced support for site development of a new commercial project on Metepenagiag First Nation’s urban reserve in Moncton (New Brunswick). The project will provide water and wastewater infrastructure, create jobs, and provide economic opportunities for the community and city.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T11:47:48-05:00","title":"Government of Canada supports Metepenagiag First Nation in the future development of a commercial site in Moncton "},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/12/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-december-14-2020.html","teaser":"On December 14, 2020, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T11:41:57-05:00","title":"Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on December 14, 2020"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/12/the-diefenbunker-canadas-cold-war-museum-and-national-historic-site-will-undergo-important-renovations-and-revitalization-of-its-facilities.html","teaser":"The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Investments in public infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs and economic growth, make our communities more sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change, and to build more inclusive, equitable public spaces.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T09:45:47-05:00","title":"The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum and National Historic site will undergo important renovations and revitalization of its facilities"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2020/12/invitation-to-media--regional-green-business-attitude-to-meet-growing-demand-thanks-to-government-of-canada-support.html","teaser":"The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton‒Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Sherbrooke-based ATTITUDE, a business that stands out through its offering of green alternatives to conventional household and personal care products.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T08:00:00-05:00","title":"Invitation to media – Regional green business ATTITUDE to meet growing demand thanks to Government of Canada support"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2020/12/invitation-to-media--press-conference-on-microbrasserie-le-bockale.html","teaser":"Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), and André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister Responsible for the Centre-du-Québec Region, on behalf of Minister of Economy and Innovation Pierre Fitzgibbon, will announce financial assistance from the governments of Canada and Quebec to support the growth of Microbrasserie Le BockAle, a leader in Quebec’s non-alcoholic craft beer market.\r\nThe Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ Centre-du-Québec and Investissement Québec are also providing support.","publishedDate":"2020-12-14T07:00:00-05:00","title":"Invitation to media – Press Conference on Microbrasserie Le BockAle"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/minister-gould-and-minister-anand-to-hold-news-conference.html","teaser":"The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, invite the media to participate in a news conference on Canada’s global and domestic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.","publishedDate":"2020-12-13T16:00:00-05:00","title":"Minister Gould and Minister Anand to hold news conference"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/12/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-december-13-2020.html","teaser":"On December 13, 2020, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.","publishedDate":"2020-12-13T10:35:21-05:00","title":"CPHO Issue Statement Series on COVID-19"},{"link":"https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2020/12/statement-by-minister-bardish-chagger-on-the-birthday-of-his-highness-prince-karim-aga-khan.html","teaser":"Today, Shia Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world celebrate the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan","publishedDate":"2020-12-13T09:30:00-05:00","title":"Statement by Minister Bardish Chagger on the Birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan"}]}}